Transform proportionally by defaultPhotoshop now transforms all layer types (such as pixel layers, type layers, shape layers, bitmaps, Placed Smart Objects) proportionally by default.When transforming a layer, you no longer need to hold down the Shift key while dragging a corner handle to resize a selected layer to constrain its proportions. Anytime you drag a corner handle during transform and move it, the layer resizes proportionally. Holding down the Shift key now resizes non-proportionally when you drag a corner handle during transform.

Exactly - When you un-check the Maintain Aspect Ratio constrain link on the toolbar and then use transform it still maintains aspect ratio. . . un-checking the link should disable aspect ratio shouldn't it?

The shift key + transform disables aspect ratio but doesn't correspond with the constrain link on the tool bar.

Sorry for the frustration. Since people have come to expect that grabbing the corner of a window will transform it to scale, this is now the default. The attempt was to make it more intuitive. So now, constrained transform is simply transform (Cmd or Ctrl T), sans shift. Now *free* transform is invoked with the shift key. You can still hold the option key to center.

It's a pain, but when you're in transform, holding shift while you click and drag one of the transform box's handles. That's been working for me. Doesn't seem to matter if the aspect ration box is turned on or not.

Oh, thank goodness there's a way to revert. I don't have admin privileges on some computers I work on, so I have no control over whether they get updated or not. Switching back and forth has been driving me crazy.

A checkbox somewhere in the preferences would be a bit nicer, but this works.

May I point out that the shift key works as a constraint for other things, such as the move tool, rotate tool, transformation with the distort, etc? It even works in Microsoft Word when you insert a jpg and move it. The inconsistency drove me crazy as I'm sure it does others. I'm fine now because I wised up and I went back to v19.

I absolutely disagree with Hannah's statement "people have come to expect that grabbing the corner of a window will transform it to scale" -- I am one of the many people that expect to move ONLY THAT CORNER unless I hold down some extra key indicating I want to do MORE than that, or unless some toggle button is set to indicate a proportional restraint. Photoshop is not some beginner's simplistic fool-around toy. It should NOT be changed so carelessly.

I'm also having this problem with the newest version (v 20.0). In addition, I've had to quit and restart Photoshop numerous times because tools completely stop working. I can click on the tool or use keyboard short cuts... but can't actually use the tool. This is the first time I've had issues since I started subscribing to CC. I can't believe how buggy this update is. Note: I'm running MacOS Mojave.

Thanks for your feedback. We feel your frustration and we're working to try to fix everything we can, as quickly as we can.

We ARE aware of the issue with the Maintain Aspect Ratio button. It IS a bug, we've been aware of it for some time, and unfortunately it's much harder to fix than you might think. Rest assured, we're going to fix it as soon as we can.

In the meantime, please hang in there. Depending on the layer type you're transforming, the Shift key WILL work to flip the default transform method (proportional vs. non-proportional). Turning off Proportional Transform via the gestalt control -- see Hannah's post above -- is another way to go if you get too frustrated.

May I know how many testers you engaged to check how Transformation works? Every user who upgraded Ps to current version found some bug or inconsistency about this feature. How that is possible none of your testers found something that is not possible to miss? Do you even tested 2018 and now 2019 releases or you involve us to test that was foisted?

I believe you completely did not test it since you have ZERO testers. If you had some, they'd notice that immediately. There is no way to deny that, we don't need any proof to see how obvious that is.

While i understood somewhat the reason for the change, why is it not the default for any transform. I mean, now. instead having to remember not to hold the shift key to constrain proportions.... but oh wait it's a shape layer and that doesn't work, you still have to hold shit to constrain proportions, so now it's twice as confusing to new users because instead of one universal transform default, we now have essentially two defaults depending on the kind of layer.

How can adobe think that makes more sense than trying to teach users the old tried and true method of holding shift for all transforms?

I wish they would revert this change. I liked the way it worked before.However, if they won't, at least make the "lock" button work properly.Example:If the lock button is ON dragging will scale the image proportionally. Shift + drag will free-scale.If the lock button is OFF the behavior is reversed. Dragging will free-scale. Shift + drag will scale proportionally.This way you would keep old and new users happy.

Select an object, and drag the side node to stretch sideways and realised Photoshop now has the 'maintain aspect ratio' on as default, unticked the link icon but it does not disable, the only way is to hold Shift when resizing which is the opposite of the old way.

It does NOT appear to be fixed. I updated a couple hours ago and just now tried it out, and turning the constrain button off does not turn constrain off. I still have to hold shift to resize without constraining.

Yes, people tend to scale proportional than warping the image. I'm glad Adobe finally got that - at least some of it. Even if you want to scale just one side you actively choose to scale this side by grabbing it! Duh'...

Same goes for the numeric scale option in the top bar. Adobe, it's the same thing! Activate the proportional link icon by default! What's wrong with you??? It's one click more every single effin time!

By the way, the unit in this input should always represent the one chosen in the ruler or info palette. You can still change it of course but the default should orientate itself on the global option!

Except do it right for Gods sake! Identify it’s fundamental to graphics software and change the probably 100s of places it needs to updated across the suite. Anything less is sloppy, lazy work. I’ve been hired after other dev companies have created these kinds of confusing, jaw-dropping inconsistencies and I’d have a black mark next to my name if I let this stuff through.

Holy cow, was it THAT difficult to just hold down the Shift key? It's now a mess.

I've just uninstalled 20 and gone back to 19. I'm wondering how I will know if Adobe will fix all the bugs without my having to check here constantly. Given the comments on another thread about filters crashing PS and completely losing files even after saving them beforehand, there's no way I'm going to risk going back to 20.

Maybe do a version 21 after everything is fixed...while testing to make sure new, improved miserable bugs don't appear?